05Jan

10 New Year Resolutions for Small Business Owners – Part 1

Running a small business is hard work. Every day brings forth pressing deadlines aimed at meeting the business’ immediate goals. But what about all those other to-dos? Setting New Year Resolutions forces small business owners to identify tasks that will be beneficial over the long-term. Creating this list is the first step to ensuring a better more successful future for your company. Here are some resolutions we think might inspire your list: 1. Get a website or update your current page A website is incredibly important for the visibility and discoverability of your business. If you don’t have one, building one should be your most important resolution. Domains.co.za’s website building solution […]

11Dec

How to be Productive Despite the Holidays

Do companies plan properly for times when resources (man, machine or material) run low? This year, it is safe to say that Lockdown regulations have literally forced every company in the world to adapt to functioning with fewer resources. As we head into the festive season, we look at how companies can better prepare for quieter periods and circumvent production or sales losses as a result. 1. Be proactive Vacation is good for employee energy, creativity and overall morale, which is why managers need to be aware of every school holiday and public holiday that could potentially leave the company short-staffed. In identifying “red” days on which productivity could be affected negatively, managers can plan an a […]

10Nov

How To Attract More Traffic To Your eCommerce Store This Festive Season

Here are 7 steps on how to attract more traffic to your eCommerce Store today. As we head into the festive season, it’s an important time to ramp up marketing initiatives to ensure that your eCommerce store stands out online. In a Covid-19-reality, there will be less feet hitting the shop floors and probably smaller Christmas shopping budgets as well. Yet now, more than ever, it is eCommerce’s time to shine. Make your website “sticky” this Christmas with our top 7 tips to attract more traffic. But before we jump in, we would like to mention two very website must-haves:• mobile responsiveness;• and fast, secure & reliable web hosting. If the above two factors are not in place, any efforts you make could fail, as o […]

21Oct

How to Start a Business on a Budget… Must Haves

Having your own business can be hard but can also be very cool. When you start a business, it is not an easy endeavour, but you can work the hours you want and do the things you love. Contrary to popular belief not all types of businesses need investments of hundreds of thousands of Rands before they hit the ground running. Some, particularly home-based sole proprietorships, can be started within a modest budget. If a large upfront cash flow problem was the only thing standing between you and your own startup… hesitate no more. Here are some tips to start a business:1. Find a great idea2. Work from home (WFH)3. Keep it simple, start small4. Get online5. Market your bu […]

08Oct

Is Your Small Business Ready for Digital Transformation?

Digital transformation is a journey. It differs from company to company because your goals and challenges will dictate the technology you need. For the same reason it is not only about technology but also about the people. The benefits to you, your staff and ultimately your customers will navigate your business in the digital era. In 2020, digital transformation is well underway with large corporations allocating substantial budgets towards their digital investments. Organisations need to transform multiple departments and processes within their current infrastructure. Although transformation needs to be customised, take place over a lengthy period, and is usually expensive, the benefits far outweigh these challenges. By impl […]

23Sep

Turning Obstacles into Opportunities — 10 Work from Home Ideas

A lot can happen over six months. During the first 4 levels of Lockdown many industries have shown agility in their “creative” responses; new ways of doing business have started and employees have adapted to the “new normal”. Unfortunately, there is the other side to this coin, where some industries have just been unable to survive, stores that have closed and employees that have been retrenched, or have had to take less than half their salaries in pay cuts. What can you do if nobody is hiring in your industry sector and your prospects seem bleak? What may seem like an obstacle, m […]

17Sep

12 Marketing Tips for your Tourism Business

As South Africa celebrates the Tourism industry as well as its Heritage during September, it seems fitting to shine a massive spotlight on local travel. Lockdown restrictions have severely impacted the growth of our tourism businesses. However, under Level 1, and going forward, companies within this industry can bring more travellers to their towns and cities by implementing smart and inexpensive marketing strategies. Don’t wait for people to come, invite them! Tips to get your tourism business noticed: 1. List, list, list Visibility online is critical in getting the word out about what your tourism hotspot ha […]

20Jul

Mastering the Art of Netiquette

A lot of our interaction online is often “faceless”, which could create a sense of anonymity or “distance” when we communicate with others. Irrespective of this, online etiquette always applies. In fact, as we grow more dependent on the internet for work and play, it is essential to sharpen our network/internet etiquette (Netiquette) skills and kill off bad habits in the process.
Why Netiquette matters In real life and in the virtual world, manners matter. Netiquette is nothing other than a polite, favourable online behavioural protocol. Companies are strict about the reputation they wish to build and uphold and therefore employees need to conduct themselves online accordingly. Practicing good N […]

10Jul

Adopting A Culture Of Online Safety & Cyber Security In The Workplace

The matter of online safety and cyber security has made its way up the ranks of ExCo agendas across the globe. Companies both big and small not only realise the importance of safeguarding personal and company data, but also their responsibility towards protecting the data of their customers. Obtaining and maintaining the best and most secure networks, hosting and operating systems needed to limit risk come at a cost. Sadly, unless your workforce is properly trained on online safety, your company cannot be fully protected. The Role of Online Security Awareness and TrainingThe Why?The How?The When?Topics to Cover in Cyber Security Training PlanThreats and cyber risk trendsGeneral safety onlineSocial media safetyPassword standa […]

28May

How to Turn your Small Business Idea into a Reality

You’ve got a great business idea, researched the market and found that there is a demand for what you want to sell. After some additional research and lots of conversations with experts in the field, you’ve come to a decision: you are going to do it! You are going to start your own small business. Congratulations! Now the real fun can begin. Get ready, you are about to embark on one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys of your life. Step 1: Get the Domain Name This is not only a tactical move but also a highly practical one. When registering your domain name you’ve literally purchased your own virtual real estate. The place your business will reside online once your company is up and […]

Category: Domain Tips

How to be Productive Despite the Holidays

How To Attract More Traffic To Your eCommerce Store This Festive Season

Turning Obstacles into Opportunities — 10 Work from Home Ideas

Mastering the Art of Netiquette

Adopting A Culture Of Online Safety & Cyber Security In The Workplace

How to Turn your Small Business Idea into a Reality

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